Starbucks is answering all the questions we might have had about our existence starting today. Just how desperately do we need coffee every day? Very. So much so that we spend several hours in their retail locations every day? Yup. And what’s the deal with Wi-Fi, anyway? Shouldn’t it be as free as the java-scented…
Rhomobile launches Rhodes 2.0, cross-platform smartphone app development framework
Rhomobile is out with Rhodes 2.0, the newest version of its cross-platform smartphone app development framework. Among the supported platforms, we find iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian and the iPad. Available for free under the MIT license, Rhodes 2.0 rocks some cool new capabilities such as native mapping across all devices and a metadata…
Novatel Wireless unveils LTE embedded modules portfolio
Novatel Wireless, which is lately best known for the MiFi personal hotspot product series, unveiled its LTE embedded modules portfolio, powered by Qualcomm’s MDM9200 and MDM9600 multi-mode 3G/LTE chipsets. More precisely, the company announced three LTE-ready PCle Mini Cards: Expedite E351 – which provides multimode support for LTE and EV-DO Rev. A and backward compatibility…
eBay for BlackBerry Now Available in Australia, UK and More…
Early this morning, eBay and RIM made a joint announcement that the eBay app for BlackBerry is now available in 6 more countries. If you carry a BlackBerry and live in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the UK, online auction goodness is now available to you via your BlackBerry handheld. eBay for BlackBerry allows…
Android-based OPhone 2.0 platform debuts in Beijing with the launch of Samsung Oscar I7680
Android-based OPhone platform for China is hitting the version 2.0 with the launch of Samsung Oscar I7680. We’re not sure what exactly is included in the update, but we do have some numbers to share. OPhone 2.0 comes with: More than 1,000 improvements in UI/UE, including support for customization, preview, and third-party download of themes.…
Motorola gets a new HR guy – Scott A. Crum
Motorola got itself a new HR guy, Scott A. Crum, who was appointed as senior vice president, Human Resources, for the Mobile Devices and Home business. Starting from July 19th, Mr. Crum will lead the Mobile Devices and Home HR team. Crum joins Motorola from ITT Corporation where he served as senior vice president and…
Verizon allowing HTC Droid Incredible pre-orders to be switched to Motorola Droid X sans fee
With many users were still waiting to get their HTC Droid Incredible pre-orders delivered by Verizon, the carrier has announced that they will allow customers to change their pre-order to the just-announced Motorola Droid X with no fee. Oh, Big Red, you’re so kind. With Motorola, Google, and Verizon putting their full weight behind this next-generation…
Want to get paid for downloading iPhone apps? Say hello to Apperang
Today W3i (not that W3i from forever ago) announced Apperang, which, in a nutshell, allows users to get paid to download applications for the iPhone. Sounds good to me. Instead of the pay-per-click method that iPhone developers have had to employ to market theirnapps and get downloads, Apperang offers those same developers a pay-per-acquisition means…
Kindle Apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Enhanced with Audio and Video Support
If you dig a good book on your lap, chances are you’ve already downloaded and used the Kindle App for iPad. I know I have. Granted, I’m not a BIG reader, but the Kindle and iBooks apps are front-and-center on my iPad. Over the weekend the team at Amazon announced new features and functionality for…
Samsung Galaxy S announced for Optus in Australia
Australia’s Optus announced the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S. The country’s second largest mobile operator will start selling the Android-powered device starting July 1st, when interested user will be able to grab it for free on a two-year ‘yes’ plan which starts at $59 per month. Samsung’s baby joins Optus’ existing Android portfolio…